Watermelon desserts are among the best desserts, and this watermelon gelato is proof of that. It’s really easy to make, and no ice cream maker is required. This watermelon recipe is dairy-free, sugar-free, fat-free, and vegan. One of the best half? It solely requires 2 components to make it!
I posted this Watermelon Gelato recipe just a few years again. Because it isn’t in one in all my present books and is persistently a prime recipe on Pinterest, I’m updating it for you with new photographs. (As a aspect, I’ve included this recipe in Dreena’s Kind Kitchen, which is now on sale for simply over $15)!
I’ve at all times cherished ice cream. And dairy-free ice lotions have come a great distance.
However after we exit for gelato, I don’t take care of a lot of the flavors.
When a gelateria has dairy-free choices, they’re most frequently the tart-fruit sorbets: lemon, grapefruit, lime, typically the berry blends. Too bitter, not pleasant for me. I gained’t even trouble.
Then there are the sweeter dairy-free gelato: pear, mango, strawberry, melon. I typically just like the mango, or the melon, however most frequently they’re too candy.
What’s a woman to do?
Make her personal!
What to Make with Watermelons: Dairy-Free Gelato!
Hubby purchased a few attractive watermelons, and I didn’t need to simply wedge them up for snacking. I figured I’d freeze some, and use it for smoothies for the youngsters.
A few days later it was stinking scorching right here, and I assumed I’d whip them up a watermelon smoothie. Then I assumed: Watermelon Gelato
It was straightforward, it was pleasant!
Not like a store-bought dairy-free gelato, this watermelon gelato isn’t sickly candy, and it’s a contact creamier because of the addition of ripe banana.
That’s the trick, the addition of the banana makes it so barely creamy, and the banana taste doesn’t come by means of (should you’re not an enormous fan of bananas or nice cream).
How one can Make Watermelon Gelato
Just a few of ideas earlier than you get began:
- Dice the watermelon and freeze on a baking sheet.
Word: I not often do that each day for meals preparation. I’m too food-rushed to trouble!
Most instances I simply chuck fruit (sliced bananas, berries) in a ziploc bag. In the event that they stick collectively, I whack that bag on the counter till it yields. Anger administration. 🤪
Yeah, you might do that right here too, but it surely’s simpler to freeze in cubes beforehand.
The watermelon freezes shortly, and you may then pop right into a ziploc bag or container till able to make the watermelon gelato.
- Don’t add liquid to the puree!
The watermelon is already so moisture-rich. Let it do its factor, and the watermelon gelato shall be perfecto! Meals processor is best, however a rambo blender can even work.
If you wish to add one thing for extra creaminess, strive including 1-2 tbsp of uncooked cashew butter. I wouldn’t use roasted nut butter or almond butter, it isn’t as mellow in taste. You possibly can additionally add 1-2 tbsp of coconut cream.
- This watermelon gelato is finest loved instantly, or after setting in freezer for simply an hour or so.
If the watermelon gelato freezes longer, it’s nonetheless superb! It’s simply that the feel turns into somewhat extra watery when it must thaw out.
- Sweetener is actually optionally available. I examined including 1/2 – 1 tbsp of coconut nectar or cassava syrup (new sweetener for me). Use provided that your banana isn’t actually overripe otherwise you suppose the sweetness will not be fairly to your liking.
Prepared? WATERMELON GELATO awaits!
Share your ideas beneath… x Dreena
Love vegan ice cream too? Listed here are just a few vegan ice cream recipes I’ve shared previously:
Vegan Watermelon Gelato (Solely 2 Substances!)
Watermelon will get even higher when frozen and churned into this refreshing, sugar-free, dairy-free gelato. It’s magical!
Substances
- 5 cups frozen cubed watermelon see observe
- 1 cup sliced overripe banana (frozen or room temp) see observe
- 1/2 – 1 tbsp coconut nectar or cassava syrup OPTIONAL (see observe)
- 1-2 tbsp uncooked cashew butter, OPTIONAL (see observe)
Directions
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Add watermelon and banana to a meals processor (should you choose to make use of a blender, it should be high-speed for this recipe). Pulse to first mince the frozen fruit, after which as soon as in slivers or small items, change to puree.
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Puree till clean, stopping to scrape down meals processor a couple of times. Style, and should you’d prefer it somewhat sweeter, add the sweetener to style. Serve, or switch to the freezer for an hour or extra for a firmer set gelato.
Notes
- Sweetener is actually optionally available, there’s normally sufficient pure sweetness within the watermelon and ripe banana.
- For added ‘creaminess’, add 1-2 tbsp raw cashew butter.
Meals photographs by Angela MacNeil
This publish was initially printed August, 2017 and has been up to date for July, 2022.
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